Central Out of School Club

Activities: Children arrive happy and are confident in this safe and familiar environment. They have the freedom to choose what to do and on arrival many settle down to draw and colour and others play with the ball indoors.

Skills , Knowledge and Behavior: Staff provide extra support to help close gaps in children's learning, For example, staff provide fun activities to help improve children's pencil control and listen to them read.

Community Building: There are appropriate systems in place to obtain the views of parents through regular surveys. Any suggestions are considered and acted upon.

Programs and Resources: Staff collate useful information about children's care and family circumstances to ensure they can meet any additional needs children may have.

Staff Training: The manager works directly with children and staff daily. She provides ongoing support and guidance to staff to build on their knowledge and skills.

Welcoming and Professional Staff: This small staff team have clear roles and responsibilities and work well together to offer enjoyable experiences for children.

Safeguarding Training: Staff have a secure knowledge of the signs of abuse and the procedure to follow if they have a concern about a child.

Play and Learning Integration: Younger children show a fondness for their imaginary games and staff give them the time and space they need to indulge in their fantasy play.

Transition to Primary School: Staff daily talk to teachers to ensure they are fully up to date about children's care, education and emotional needs.

Diversity Management: Children learn about various cultural festivals and taste a variety of cultural foods.

Child Safety Management: There are effective systems in place to ensure all staff are suitably vetted and inducted and their ongoing suitability assessed.

Children's Safety and Security: Children arrive happy and are confident in this safe and familiar environment.

Teaching Personal Safety: Staff talk to children about online safety and the need to respect their own bodies and other's personal space.

Happiness and Settling: Children behave well, are confident to ask for what they want and enjoy their time at the club.

Nutritional Menu: The snacks provided include healthy options and children learn about the benefits of limiting sugar in their diet and eating fruit and vegetables.